It’s time for the last push in The NRK program “Master of Masters” and in the final are the participants Ole-Kristian Bryhn (34), Pål Andre Helland (34) and Anders Aukland (51).
The latter is known to most as a cross-country skier, and has distinguished himself with an impressive career in cross-country skiing and biathlon.
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The 51-year-old was the oldest participant in this year’s season, but it has not been more than a year since he put his skiing career on the shelf, then referred to as a skiing legend:
– I don’t think we will see anyone like him again, said team colleague Andreas Nygaard VG after Aukland retired, more than two decades since he won Olympic gold as a 29-year-old.
To Here and now he tells about how in adulthood he found happiness again with his wife Gina Korneliussen. The couple married in Paris in 2022, and both have children from previous relationships.
“Just a perfect day”, he wrote at the time on his Instagram profile:
– It has been great to meet Gina. She is not a skier’s girl, so it has been good to be able to talk about things other than training together. Gina has given me a balance in life that I appreciate. We are actually very different, and I really appreciate that, Aukland tells Her og Nå.
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Now that the skiing legend has put her career on hold, the family has more time to travel and seek out new adventures, and Korneliussen admits that it has been very natural to meet her husband in adulthood.
– When you are an adult, you know who you are and what you want.
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Holds the cards close to the chest
The 51-year-old has not revealed any of the events in the “Master of Masters” to those closest to him, and the secret of who wins is well kept, according to Tønsberg’s magazine. During the recording, he shared a bedroom with Ole-Kristian Bryhn and Stian Sivertzen from the start.
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Although Sivertzen proved to be a snorer, it did not pose a problem to Aukland’s performance in the competition.
– Sleep is very important both in competitions and when training. I think that applies whether you are an athlete or not. Sleep is perhaps more important than many people think, but sharing a bed with Stian was just nice, Aukland added The daily newspaper that time.
– Maybe my only way out
The career could end
The “Champion of Champions” finalist has on several occasions shown a strength of will from another world, and has impressed many with how he always pushes himself to the limit.
The 51-year-old has a total of eight victories in the Vasaloppet, several world championship titles and several participations in the Winter Olympics, but a randonee trip came close to putting an end to his entire career.
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A bad fall in Jotunheimen in 2015 ended with an air ambulance and a broken ankle in two places. The fear of not being able to recover grew with the 51-year-old.
– I thought my career was over, he stated in an interview with VG after the accident
The goal was to recover after the winter, and after several months of alternative training methods he succeeded.
Suddenly Hege (42) became nauseous and dizzy – and went straight at his colleague
– Surprised
Korneliussen is very impressed by her husband’s dedication.
– I have been amazed at how much a body can actually withstand! He has pushed himself beyond my comprehension, but I have always trusted that Anders knows his body best, emphasizes Gina to Her og Nå.